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I’m Christel and I’m an interdisciplinary designer. I can help shepherd your project from the realm of ideas into the visual world.

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Leatherworking: This is my latest piece, a large v

Leatherworking: This is my latest piece, a large version of the Goro’s bag. Made with a very thin, easy to sew leather I got in Mexico (it’s either goat or sheep). The finish shows every wrinkle so maybe not the best choice for this design. But it’s super light and a nice summer boho bag. Next I’m going to try this same pattern with a mid-weight deerskin.

Leatherworking: A pink version of the tiny Goro’

Leatherworking: A pink version of the tiny Goro’s pouch. Got this “leather” from Amazon for the pink badge that’s on the front of my giant bag from last summer. Not sure what it’s actually made of but it’s definitely not leather. Seems pretty durable, it went through the washer and dryer by mistake and held up well.

Leatherworking: This is also a Goro’s design, a

Leatherworking: This is also a Goro’s design, a little change purse/jewelry pouch. Perfect for carrying a couple joints and a lighter.

Leatherworking: Third and most successful Goro’s

Leatherworking: Third and most successful Goro’s pouch design, with secondhand suede that is the perfect weight to define the shape. The leather rings at the side prevent the strap from slipping through the holes. It’s not flashy but it works so well and I love the understated simplicity.

Leatherworking: My second attempt at Goro’s pouc

Leatherworking: My second attempt at Goro’s pouch design. This is a metallic leather (made by coating leather split with a plastic coating and stamping a leather pattern on it) so it’s a bit rigid. I use this one a lot because it’s pretty sturdy.

Leatherworking: Earlier this year I learned about

Leatherworking: Earlier this year I learned about Goro (Japanese leather & metal artisan) and his iconic pouches. I became obsessed with trying to replicate one. The design is deceptively simple and requires perfect technique and ideal materials. My first attempt with this super soft deerskin hides a multitude of flaws but I love it.

Leatherworking: Another crystal pouch, a bit bigge

Leatherworking: Another crystal pouch, a bit bigger, with a labradorite cabochon set onto the front. Beads are metal and stone (aventurine). Holds a thicc chunky crystal.

Leatherworking: Tiny pouch for a long, narrow crys

Leatherworking: Tiny pouch for a long, narrow crystal, with metal and stone beads. I’ve tried a number of designs trying to make an elegant looking around-the-neck crystal holder but this is the first one that really worked.

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